About James Buchanan
Lived 1827 – 1891 (aged 63–64). James Buchanan was a politician.
James Buchanan (1827 – 9 December 1891) was an Australian politician.
He was born at Darling Point and before entering politics was a goldfields commissioner in New England. In 1863 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Goldfields North, but he did not re-contest in 1864. He was later a stipendiary magistrate and retired around 1887 as president of the Central Police Court. Buchanan died at Darling Point in 1891.
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Who was James Buchanan?
politician from New South Wales, Australia (1827-1891)
When was James Buchanan born?
James Buchanan was born in 1827 in Darling Point.
When did James Buchanan die?
James Buchanan died on 9 December 1891.
What was James Buchanan's occupation?
James Buchanan was a politician.
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· DBpedia: James Buchanan (New South Wales politician)
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